FACT CHECK
VERA Files Fact Check tracks the false claims, flip-flops, misleading statements of public officials and figures, and debunks them with factual evidence. It also fights misinformation and disinformation spread on the internet. This project is supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).
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Latest Stories
FACT CHECK: Photo shows flooding in Brazil, NOT in Bulacan
By VERA Files
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Jul 25, 2025
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A viral image circulating on Facebook claims to show Bulacan province supposedly submerged in floodwaters. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Old FALSE warning of ISIS spreading ‘AIDS virus’ revived on FB
By VERA Files
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Jul 25, 2025
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An old chain message recirculating on Facebook is falsely warning netizens against alleged ISIS members disguising themselves as healthcare workers to infect and kill people with "[acquired immunodeficiency syndrome] virus" under the pretense of giving vaccinations.
FACT CHECK: Manila Bay dolomite beach comparison MISLEADS
By VERA Files
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Jul 25, 2025
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The image supposedly depicting Manila Bay before the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte was taken during his term. It came from a YouTube video uploaded in 2018.
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